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I can't say it better than today's news release... Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Announces Trading Symbol Change to SMWS Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Announces Trading Symbol Change to SMWS SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Mar 13, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (formerly Saf-T-Hammer Corp.) (OTC Bulletin Board: SAFH), today announced that in conjunction with its recent corporate name change, its trading symbol will change from SAFH to SMWS effective March 13, 2002. The company has received all necessary regulatory approvals and will continue to trade on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board. Pursuant to a resolution approved at a special meeting of shareholders on February 14, 2002, the corporate name was changed from Saf-T-Hammer Corporation to Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation. The legendary firearms manufacturer, Smith & Wesson Corp., was acquired from UK-based Tomkins PLC last year and is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation. "This name change should provide the public with a greater awareness of its ability to buy shares of Smith & Wesson, celebrating its 150th year in business," said Mitchell Saltz, chairman of Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation. "The new corporate name and trading symbol signals the independence of Smith & Wesson and its return to American ownership. "The Smith & Wesson name, an American icon, is a globally recognized brand representing 150 years of innovation and quality manufacturing. The name change and trading symbol change will further define our corporate image for investors and the financial community." There is no mandatory call for certificates and current shareholders are not required to take any action to exchange certificates. The certificate exchange rate will be on a one-for-one basis and the transfer agent will issue new certificates to facilitate attrition of the old certificates. For more information, shareholders should contact their stockbroker or financial advisor or the company's transfer agent, Interwest Stock Transfer (801-272-9294). About Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is the parent company of Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world's leading producers of quality handguns, law enforcement products and firearm safety and security products. Law enforcement personnel, military personnel, target shooters, hunters, collectors and firearms enthusiasts throughout the world have used the company's products with confidence for 150 years. Backed by a highly experienced engineering staff, the Specialty Services division offers high quality custom manufacturing capabilities to many industrial clients. Smith & Wesson Corp. also manufactures handcuffs, and markets Smith & Wesson branded bicycles, apparel and other products. For more information, please visit the company's Web sites at: smith-wesson.com and saf-t-hammer.com . For further information, please contact: Media & Investor Relations, Shannon T. Squyres, President of Market Pathways, +1-949-955-1860, for Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation | ||||||||||||||
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